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Dino Perusko is an international student from Labin, Croatia. He is a member of the Harvard class of 2028 concentrating in Anthropology and Applied Math. In 2022, he won an ASSIST Scholarship to complete his junior year of high school in the United States, so he is familiar with both American and international educational systems. In high school, he participated in theater, and many writing and math competitions. In his free time, he likes to build dry stone walls, preserving the intangible cultural heritage of Croatia that is protected by UNESCO. As an international student seeking financial aid, he was accepted by Harvard, Yale, Princeton, UPenn, Brown, Duke, and Amherst. His expertise lies in helping students develop their passion projects and build a strong set of extracurriculars that will ensure their admission to the colleges of their choice. He also specializes in helping students write the best college essays and math and SAT tutoring.

Hailey Krasnikov is a recent Harvard College Graduate from Albany, NY double majoring in Neuroscience and Economics. In high school, Hailey was the Editor-in-Chief of her newspaper for two years as well as the Tournament Director for her school's chess club. At Harvard, she was on The Harvard Crimson's Super Executive Board for two years and managed a group of 30 staffers. She also conducts clinical research at Boston Children's Hospital investigating eye pain and the effects of painful light. Hailey has experience tutoring college applications, college essays, a wide variety of high school subjects specializing in writing, math, and science, as well as APs such as Language and Composition, Psychology, Biology, World History, European History. Physics, U.S. History, and U.S. Government.

I am a college student at Harvard (co '28). I'm originally from Mobile, AL. During high school, I scored a 34 on my ACT and was a national merit finalist (based on PSAT scores). I also took all IB classes and received the IB diploma (with the highest score in my class). In high school, my extracurriculars centered on languages, volunteering, and soccer. I also participated in the US State Department's National Security Language Initiative (NSLI-Y) and the Youth Ambassadors Program. Currently, I am concentrating in Government with a secondary in Computer Science and a Russian citation. I am also a Research Assistant for a professor working on a book about interethnic relations in different global regions, and I write for the Harvard Crimson (newspaper). I also volunteer teaching in Boston and play Club Soccer. I am comfortable tutoring any number of subjects at the IB level. In addition, I am fluent in Spanish. I can also tutor for college essays!

Hi! My name is Jenna Jiang and I'm currently a student at Harvard College studying Government. Although Government is a field that I am extremely passionate and interested in, I have another passion for education. For the last two years, I sat on the Illinois Board of Education Student Advisory council where I was elected as an executive council member my first year and then later on as President. Within my position, I learned to write policies and bills where I would advocate for them along with my peers to the Board. In addition to sitting on the Illinois State Board of Education Student Advisory Council, I also sit on two other councils where I was elected by the State Superintendent as the sole student advisor ranging from rural advisory to student equity. Through my experience in education and policy writing, I have been able to help launch and manage educational initiatives helping progress missions from bridging the gap between ESL students and English to expanding access for rural students. In these opportunities, I have been able to meet and interact with so many individuals that has helps shaped my perspective. In addition, I have been a tutor/mentor for the last three years teaching anything from SAT to essay writing. At Harvard, I am apart of the Harvard Civics program where I enter the classroom once a week to teach Civics education. I am extremely open to any opportunities and specialize in crafting college applications and essay help.

Mercy Ghobrial, a Harvard College Government student, is passionate about international relations, law, and civic engagement. A top graduate of Upland High School with a 4.7 GPA, she ranked in the top 2 of 700 seniors, earned the California Seal of Biliteracy in French, and completed 12 AP courses, including U.S. History, Government, Comparative Politics, and English Literature. She specializes in tutoring humanities, essay writing, and college applications, with additional experience in Algebra and Pre-Calculus. As president of the National Honor Society, Mercy led tutoring initiatives across eight schools and mentored students academically and extracurricularly. An award-winning debater, she has placed in regional and national competitions. She interned at Askander Law Firm, translating for Arabic-speaking clients and assisting in court. At Harvard, she tutors in the Citizenship Tutoring program, teaches civics through CIVICS, and is a member of the Harvard College Debate Union. She also manages SEO and content for her family’s construction business. Having navigated the college admissions process herself, she is eager to help students craft compelling essays and applications that showcase their strengths and unique stories.

Vanessa Zhang is a student from Vancouver, Canada concentrating in Applied Mathematics in Government. In high school, Vanessa was on both Team Canada Debate and Golf. She was the salutatorian of her class, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and earned First Class Honors with Distinction for all five years of high school. As a top-ranked debater, she won several national and international titles. She is a member of Team Canada Golf for the third consecutive year and plays for the Harvard Women’s Golf Team. Outside of academics and athletics, Vanessa enjoys writing, researching, and exploring pop culture. She has over a year of tutoring experience, specializing in teaching beginner and intermediate-level debate and SAT prep. Vanessa is also comfortable tutoring math, French, English, social studies, and microeconomics.

Mary Catherine Hanafee LaPlante is a senior at Harvard University studying Economics and Government. Originally from Mount Prospect, Illinois, she scored a 1550 on the SAT and a 1500 on the PSAT. She is comfortable tutoring a wide range of subjects, including all levels of math up to AP Calculus BC. She is also well-versed in the sciences—especially Chemistry and Physics—and has a strong passion for History and the social sciences. She earned 5s on AP Calc BC, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP U.S. History, AP World History, and AP Human Geography. In high school, Mary Catherine was the Illinois State Champion in Science Olympiad (Ecology), captain of the Varsity Lacrosse team, and the founder of a non-profit that successfully eliminated pesticides and herbicides from her local community’s public spaces. She also ran a successful college essay editing service for two years and has extensive experience helping students craft compelling personal statements and supplementals. At Harvard, Mary Catherine conducts research with the Harvard Economics Department and is involved in cutting-edge AI research. She’s also been offered a full-time role at McKinsey & Company following graduation. With years of tutoring experience and a proven academic track record, Mary Catherine brings both subject expertise and mentorship to every student she works with.

Sophia (class of 2029) is from Fort Lee, New Jersey and attended Bergen County Academies. She scored a 1520 on the SAT (Math - 790; English - 720) and a 35 on the ACT (Math - 35; Science - 35; English - 35; Reading - 36). Her interests in high school were music, writing, and various initiatives. She attended Juilliard Pre-College as a viola major for 5 years, and won numerous competitions. Sophia was also awarded for her writings, including First Class Distinction (highest honor) from the 2024 National Council of Teachers of English Writing Contest and 2nd Place in the 2024 Paul-Victor Winters Memorial Creative Writing Contest. She was the president of the tutoring organization, Future Leaders of Bergen County, tutoring over 15 students SAT/ACT prep material, essay writing, and violin and viola lessons. Sophia specializes in SAT/ACT preparation, essay writing, and college application strategy. She is passionate about making her students succeed and watching them grow and becoming confident. She also specializes in levels of math until Algebra 1. Sophia was previously praised for her ability to not only teach her students but to mentor and relate. As a student herself, she understands the struggles of younger students and does her best to balance out material heavy sessions with reviews. Her students have greatly improved their test scores, some being SAT scores increasing from 500 to 700, ACT science 28 to 33, and ACT Reading 30 to 35.

Public Speaking: competitive speech and debater for 8 years. Top Speaker at Tournament of Champions for debate, National Online Forensics Tournament Champion for Extemporaneous Speaking ACT Reading & Writing: 36 on both sections English: three years of Honors English in high school, accepted into Harvard top freshman humanities seminar - ending with an A in the course History: 5 on APUSH exam Language: 6 years of Chinese experience, worked in China with a Chinese companies for two months speaking only Chinese

Martin Bigil-Rico is a rising senior at Harvard University studying Computer Science and Statistics. He attended a public magnet high school in Southern California, where he held leadership positions in five clubs and participated in several of the nation’s most prestigious summer STEM programs. Martin achieved a 1510 on the SAT and earned 5’s on AP exams including English Language and Composition, English Literature, Calculus BC, Physics C: Mechanics, and Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. At Harvard, he co-founded SAT Daily, an app designed to help students access advanced SAT study resources; served as an editor for the campus Philosophy Review; and worked as a software developer for the Harvard Rocketry Club. He has extensive experience teaching the SAT, ACT, AP exams, and a wide range of academic subjects from English to Calculus, as well as providing college admissions coaching and essay support. His college counseling students have been accepted to top universities including Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Notre Dame, Washington University in St. Louis, Boston University, UCLA, and UC Berkeley.

Emily Sun is a senior from Boston, MA concentrating in Computer Science with a minor in Sociology. In college, Emily has served as the President of Harvard Computer Society, Director of Consulting for Harvard Product Lab and a Peer Advising Fellow. She has also worked as a Teaching Assistant for Intro Computer Science and Discrete Math courses at Harvard. In her free time, Emily enjoys painting and baking. Emily tutors English, history, writing, math up to pre-calculus, computer science and standardized test prep!

Experienced college counselor; helped students get into T10 including Harvard (x5), Stanford (x1), Brown (x2).

Hello! My name is Neeraja Kumar and I am a sophomore at the college studying Government. I have been tutoring for the past four years, working on a variety of subjects, include SAT Math, SAT Reading, College Essay Writing, and mainly AP Subjects where my specialties include US History, European History, Psychology, Literature, Calculus, Government, and Language. I also currently mentor two students in music and help to teach dance in my local community.

Pascale F. is a sophomore at Harvard College, pursuing a Neuroscience degree on the premedical track with a secondary in Education. Originally from California, she has pursued her passion for healthcare and education as a Director with the Leaders program at the Phillips Brooks House Association, where she mentors high school students in college readiness. Additionally, she is the Vice President of the Harvard Undergraduate Mind, Brain, Behavior organization, organizing neuroscience-related educational events for the broader Harvard community. Pascale’s passion for advocating for educational equality started with her efforts as a first-generation college student to find better educational resources and self-study for exams such as the SAT and ACT, on which she earned a 1570 and 36, respectively. With the skills and tricks she picked up during her standardized test studying, Pascale has helped many students increase their speed and accuracy on the SAT and ACT, raising their scores and test-taking confidence. Similarly, as a college consultant, Pascale has helped many of her students brainstorm, organize, and solidify their application essays for summer programs and college applications for admission into top programs and universities. Pascale guides students in these endeavors with a focus on maintaining the student’s voice throughout the application to ensure that the student’s authenticity and personality shine through in their essays, ECs, and overall application.

Kadyn A. is a freshman at Harvard College studying Applied Mathematics with an application in Economics and Computer Science. Originally from Forsyth County, GA, she graduated high school as president of both the Math Honor Society and Black Student Union, while competing in FBLA, HOSA, FCCLA, and playing two varsity sports. She scored a 1510 on the SAT and a 34 on the ACT, and hopes to continue blending her analytical skills with her passion for leadership and mentorship. At Harvard, Kadyn is involved with the PBHA Strong Women, Strong Girls initiative, the Harvard Undergraduate Real Estate Investment Group, and several affinity groups that reflect her commitment to community. As a tutor, she’s passionate about helping students thrive across subjects—especially in STEM. From Algebra to Multivariable Calculus, she breaks down complex concepts into clear, engaging lessons that build confidence and understanding. Kadyn also enjoys guiding students through the college admissions process, from essay brainstorming to showcasing their passions on paper. Her goal is to make learning empowering and help every student reach their fullest academic and personal potential.

Aurora (Class of 2027) is from Conroe, Texas, where she graduated as one of the top students in a class of over 1,000 from the Academy of Science and Health Professions. She now studies Psychology and Government at Harvard College and earned a perfect 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 5.28 weighted GPA. Her academic strengths include English, writing, history, and math. At Harvard, Aurora serves as a Project Lead for both the Global Research and Consulting Group and the Clean Energy Group’s Equity Department, where she works on sustainable and equity-driven initiatives. Her college essay—beginning with “I was born in prison”—received national media coverage (People Magazine, New York Post, KTVU) for its emotional depth and honesty. This powerful narrative helped secure her spot at Harvard and has made her a sought-after mentor for students applying to college. Aurora specializes in college application strategy, essay writing, and SAT-related English and math. She brings a warm, organized, and thoughtful approach to her tutoring and is passionate about helping students find their voice and stand out in the admissions process. She currently works with HSA Tutoring and plans to pursue a career in law, policy, and advocacy.

Kiri-Anna is a sophomore at Harvard pursuing a double concentration in Biology and Government. She attended public high school where she took 14 AP classes, with particular strengths in History, Biology, English, and Statistics. She took the SAT at age 14, scoring 770 math + 780 verbal. She applied solely to colleges with competitive acceptance rates ranging from 3% (Harvard) to 12% (UC Berkeley) and was accepted to every school that she applied to. On campus, she is involved with the International Relations Council, including competing at and chairing Model United Nations conferences. She also works for the Office for Sustainability at Harvard. She is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and is trained in Shakespearian theatre. She is a choral soprano and performed at Carnegie Hall. She played Varsity hockey in high school and has played the violin for ten years. Relevant coursework at Harvard includes Government, Economics, Planetary Science, Organismic Biology, Comparative Literature, and Data Science.

Hi! I'm Ryan Rhee, a Harvard student studying Sociology and Economics. I grew up attending international schools across China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, so I understand the unique challenges of applying to college from highly competitive environments and the pressure throughout the whole application process from the SAT to college essays. I specialize in SAT prep and college counseling and want to make the process as streamlined and stress-free as possible. I've gone to rote SAT camps in Korea and know the struggle of learning material that seems pointless and inapplicable to the SAT. I focus on teaching effective strategies through a more hands-on and student-centered approach and have raised scores by 200+ points in just 5 hours. On the college counseling side, I've seen many of my friends pay thousands of dollars for college counselors that aren't truly invested in their students and that fail to convincingly sell their students to colleges. I believe the number one goal for a college counselor is to be invested in their students' lives and craft stories that are unique and attractive to colleges. My approach has helped many students craft compelling applications that stand out beyond the thousands of numbers in an application cycle and get into their dream schools. I've taught through many programs within Harvard and outside of Harvard and am willing to help you out! Please feel free to reach out!

Hi everyone! I'm Trinh, a senior at Harvard College. I am concentrating in Neuroscience, with a secondary in computer science, and a citation in Spanish. When I am not dancing to Taylor Swift in my room, you can find me biking along the Charles River, karaoking to One Direction, or jogging around Harvard Square! I specialize in STEM subjects, and currently tutoring students in AP/Honors Biology and Chemistry.

Sophia (Class of '28) is from Bethesda, Maryland, and graduated from a private, all-girls school with Highest Honors as President of the Cum Laude Society. In high school, she scored a 1540 on the SAT and balanced passions in science and the humanities. Sophia published a research paper in the Journal of Neurorehabilitation and completed numerous internships–including research at Johns Hopkins, shadowing neurosurgeons at Walter Reed, and working on a project at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. A designated STEM Scholar and Captain of the Varsity Softball Team, Sophia also founded student organizations like the Future Faces of Medicine Club and the Peer Tutoring Club, while earning awards and recognitions for her writing. Sophia has extensive experience in working with students of all ages. She specializes in advanced, AP, and introductory college-level STEM courses; Latin (including National Latin Exam prep); and essay help for both class assignments and the college application process. In this, she is dedicated to helping students build a strong and compelling narrative to build their confidence throughout this process and stand out to admissions officers. Now, Sophia studies Neuroscience and English on the pre-medical track, planning to pursue a career in surgery. She is an executive member of Mission:Brain, a journalist for The Harvard Crimson, and a supervisor at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter, to name a few of her engagements.

My name is Lulit and I'm a sophomore at Harvard College studying Psychology. On campus, I'm involved in the Association of Black Harvard Women, Greener Scott Scholars, and the Philips Brooks House Association. Additionally, I love to tutor English as a Second Language with Ringle and I am a citizenship test tutor with the Insitute of Politics!

I am an International Student Pakistan studying a double concentration in Economics and Social Studies.

I am a senior at Harvard College majoring in Economics. I am interested in labor economics, market, and political philosophy. My primary academic interests include economic research and most things humanities. I love reading literature, and I am also a writer. I am passionate about teaching, and I have taught students from many different parts of the world. There's so much to learn and give as a teacher, and I love working with my students!

Miriam Hibbert is a first-year from New York City living in Weld Hall. She is interested in studying Chemistry with secondaries in History and Computer Science. They attended Hunter High School, where they were the President of the Botany Club, a Co-Web Designer for her Creative Writing Club, and Co-Founded a Summer History Program for their peers. She is passionate about research, having done research at Hunter College, and is currently a Program Manager at a Tutoring Organization. They have experience tutoring in SAT, AP Exams, various classroom subjects (Chemistry, English, Mathematics, etc.), soft skills, and college applications/essays. Miriam intends to go to Medical School and become an Anesthesiologist. In her free time, she enjoys going on spontaneous adventures, reading in any nook on campus, and loves to play the cello.

Isabella is a sophomore at Harvard studying applied mathematics with a focus in Physics and Engineering. Besides Harvard, she was admitted to Yale, UPenn, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UMich, Georgia Tech, amongst other universities. Growing up between 7 different countries, Isabella is passionate about helping students stand out through their unique story, empowering them through academic and college application strategy support. While in high school, Isabella conducted physics research with NASA, attended various Pre-College programs, and tutored for the Red Cross since 2021. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA and a 1560 on the SAT. Now at Harvard, Isabella is involved in STEM, Humanities, and Pre-Professional organizations such the Clean Energy Group, Consulting on Business and the Environment, and Harvard Undergraduate Architecture Society. With an artistic and scientific mindset, Isabella provides well-roundedness into her tutoring. Isabella offers tutoring across various subjects and levels: math (up to the highest level), languages (Spanish, English, Russian, Latin), physics, and chemistry. She is also experienced in college preparation strategies and essay workshops, as well as SAT preparation help.

My name is Roja Yousuf and I am currently an Undergraduate at Harvard University studying Neuroscience with a secondary in Global Health and Policy.

April (Harvard Class of 2029) is from Ontario, Canada. With a SAT score of 1570 and an IB score of 42, April excelled throughout public high school and has since developed effective studying and test-taking strategies. April has both a love for STEM, demonstrated through her high placements in the National Chemistry Olympiad camps and biochemical research, as well as a love for the law as the Captain of the Canadian Mock Trial team. To share her diverse knowledge and fun stories, April delivered engaging lectures and tutored throughout high school where she further developed her sense of responsibility, community and intellectual curiosity. April has also received three diplomas in violin and piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has been teaching music to over 45 students of ages 5 to 15 since 2018 at public music schools. From her interdisciplinary experiences to her extensive teaching history, April is highly skilled in patiently and effectively communicating with both students and parents of different backgrounds. April specializes in college application strategy, as someone who had multiple interests throughout high school, and is also an experienced SAT tutor. For those interested in IB tutoring, April has passed the following subjects with top marks: HL Math, HL English, HL Chemistry, HL Biology, SL French, SL Geography. For those interested in receiving music theory and practical training, April has 2 ARCT diplomas and 1 LRCM diploma in music performance.

Micah (class of 2028) is from Southfield, Michigan and went to an IB high school where she took exclusively Higher Level International baccalaureate courses and received a 6 on the HL Math exam, a 6 in HL Biology, and a 5 in HL Literature. She scored a 1570 on the SAT with a 1580 superscore. She was accepted to 22 universities, including Duke, Georgetown, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Michigan. Her primary academic interests surrounded biology and physics. She was the president of the math tutoring club at her high school. She was also the Senior Senator of her Student Senate, an elected member of the student council, started her school's first baking club combating food insecurity, was a two-time state champion in Speech, was the concertmaster of her school orchestra, and was an actor in 3 school theater productions. Micah specializes in teaching the SAT, all levels of high school math, biology, and physics, and college applications/essays. Micah is now premed with a passion for women's health, doing advocacy work via research and volunteering/donating to women's health organizations through the Association of Black Harvard Women.